Cookies
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The dough for classic shortbread cookies is made using the 1:2:3 principle. Simple ingredient ratios that are easy to remember. 1 part sugar or powdered sugar, 2 parts high‑quality butter, and 3 parts wheat flour. Store the finished cookies in an airtight container. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Combine the softened butter with powdered sugar and beat with a mixer until smooth.
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Step 3
Add sifted flour and a pinch of salt, knead a soft dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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Step 4
Divide the dough into 2 parts for easier shaping of the cookies. Roll each part on parchment into a rectangular sheet, 0.7–1 cm thick. Cut into rectangles, squares, or diamonds. Prick the dough with a fork. Place in a preheated oven at 200 °C for 15 minutes.
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Step 5
Let the cookies cool completely.